(NIPIGON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing their search for a missing woman with members of the North West Region’s Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Unit (FIU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). Alyssa […]
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If you know of an organization, individual or group in our district offering activities to take part in, send us a message at tips@fortfrances.com. The Rainy River Cattleman’s Association Cattle Sale will take place April 25 at 8:30 a.m. No spectators will be allowed – buyers and staff only. There […]
The Associated Press Joe Burrow has a chance to join some very exclusive company if the LSU quarterback winds up going No. 1 overall to Cincinnati. Not only could he become the ninth quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy and then be the first overall selection in the NFL draft […]
Debbie Broman Lynn Rousseau has been keeping herself busy, and helping the planet, by upcycling plastic pop bottles, K-cups, fruit cups and yogurt cups into bright and colourful flowers. If you’ve been exploring a new hobby, or want to show off one you’ve been doing for years, set your camera […]
The Associated Press Joe Burrow has a chance to join some very exclusive company if the LSU quarterback winds up going No. 1 overall to Cincinnati. Not only could he become the ninth quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy and then be the first overall selection in the NFL draft […]
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(GREENSTONE, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man with failing to comply with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent days, Greenstone OPP received several complaints regarding an individual failing to comply with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The […]
The Canadian Press Edmonton is under consideration by the NHL as a hub where games could be played in a compressed timeline to complete the regular season. Alberta premier Jason Kenney said yesterday he’d had a conversation with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who seemed to be interested in Edmonton as […]
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It’s safe to go outside. But keep your distance. That’s the message from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill. As the weather warms up, and kids have energy to spare, the great outdoors can be a safe and healthy place to be, as long as social distancing guidelines […]
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Shane Kelly announces his passing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home. Shane Austen Kelly was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend to many. He was an avid outdoorsmen who loved hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and learning about […]
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Logan Ewald in the early morning hours April 5, 2020. Logan is survived his Father Bob; Son Yuri; Grandsons Owen, Luke, Jake; Daughter Brianna; Granddaughter Hollie; Siblings Linda (Luther), Connie, Carolynn (Leo), Kirby (Donna), Stacey (Dan); and […]
Carole (Dumais) Brown passed away April 13, 2020 at La Verendrye Hospital with her husband, Fred, by her side. She had a long and courageous battle with a brain tumour. Carole was born March 25, 1962 in Kapuskasing, ON to Simonne (Sinotte) and Rene Dumais. Carole grew up in a […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cpl. Calvin Theodore Bombay Jr. (59) of Manitou Rapids, Saturday, April 11, 2020. Cal lived in Rainy River First Nations most of his life, travelling and living in different towns/countries over the years for work and family, but love […]
